Stupid but easy answer for you guys because unfortunatly i dont know

Whats the difference between head studs and head bolts???

Thanks

 

Head bolts pull the threads up head studs pull the head down

 

If you one of you guys dont mind can i ask which is better? Thanks in advance.

 

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Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

The purpose of the fastener is to secure the joint (head gasket) this is done by tensioning the bolt/stud to "compress" the gasket between the head and block.

One obtains tension in the bolt/stud by applying a torque to the bolt head or nut (stud). This torque is transferred into tension along the axis of the bolt/stud. The friction factor between the threads of the nut and stud or bolt and threaded block plays a major role in how much of this applied torque is converted into tension. That's why proper lubrication is important. But the difference comes when the bolt is going deeper into the threads of the block and more torque is required to overcome the friction of these additional threads where as the nut on a stud has a "constant" friciton since the threads of the nut are always the same length.

So you could make the general statement that at the same torque value a stud will most likely be in greater tension than the bolt. Hence a stronger joint.

 

Studs make install easier.

 

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But disassembly more of a pain

 

yea, tell me about it, you have to pick the head straight up about 6 inches...more of a pain, I can see what you mean....haha

 

And if the head gasket is stuck on one dowel in the head and the other in the block...
Well, it just sucks! Particularly if you are doing it by yourself!

 

You guys are sissy's.

After i take all the nuts off the head studs, i just flip the car upside down, and the head falls off onto a matress that i have waiting below.

 

haha, I do that sometimes!! Works like a charm